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Heater Outlet Hose Replacement LL8

Tools Required

    • J 43181 Heater Line Quick Connect Release Tool
    • GE-47622 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure

  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  2. Remove the transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement .
  3. Remove the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement .

  4. Object Number: 735781  Size: SH
  5. Using the J 43181 , disconnect the outlet hose from the heater core outlet tube (1).
  6. 4.1. Install the J 43181 to the outlet heater core hose.
    4.2. Close the tool around the outlet heater core hose.
    4.3. Firmly pull the tool into the quick connect end of the heater hose.
    4.4. Firmly grasp the heater hose. Pull the heater hose forward in order to disengage the hose from the heater core.
  7. Remove the heater outlet hose (3) from the heater core (1).

  8. Object Number: 735779  Size: SH
  9. Position the outlet heater hose clamp (6) at the water pump using GE-47622 .
  10. Remove the heater outlet hose (7) from the outlet hose fitting.
  11. Remove the heater outlet hose.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 735779  Size: SH
  1. Install the outlet heater hose.
  2. Install the heater outlet hose (7) to the outlet hose fitting.
  3. Position the outlet heater hose clamp (6) at the outlet hose fitting using GE-47622 .

  4. Object Number: 735781  Size: SH
  5. Install the heater outlet hose (3) to the heater core (1).
  6. Firmly push the quick connect onto the heater core hose until you hear an audible click.
  7. Install the transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement .
  8. Install the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement .
  9. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .